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Christian Life Academy of Early Learning

3100 Galloway Rd, Bensalem, PA 19020 · Bucks County
1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 4

Christian Life Academy of Early Learning is a certified child care center in Bensalem, PA, with capacity for 234 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 21 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (7 of 21). 4 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #13 of 17 centers in Bensalem and has fewer citations per inspection than 56% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 56% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#13 of 17 centers in Bensalem
3 Core-safety citations
18 Other citations
6 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
21 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 2, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Apr 2, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Apr 22, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Apr 25, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Apr 12, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jul 1, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Jun 1, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Mar 3, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 7
Training & qualifications 3
Records & paperwork 3
Health & medication 2
Food & feeding 2
Background checks 2
Emergency preparedness 1
Caregiver conduct 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Apr 2, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
At time of renewal inspection on 4/2/26, chipped white paint was observed on the bathroom door in the Preschool B classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2026): “The facilities department will be contacted to repaint the bathroom door so there are no areas of chipped paint.”
Citation Apr 2, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
At time of renewal inspection on 4/2/26, the handwashing signs posted throughout the facility did not include the required phrasing of "before eating and after toileting", indicating when child and staff hands must be washed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2026): “The handwashing signs were being reprinted during the inspection. The existing handwashing signs will be replaced with the ones that include statements of when to wash hands - "before eating and after toileting".”
Citation Apr 2, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Free from contagious/communicable disease/Age appropriate screenings complete 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(7)/3270.131(d)(8)
At time of renewal inspection on 4/2/26, the health report on file for child #1 did not have statements answered by the physician regarding if the child is able to participate in child care and free from contagious or communicable diseases, and if the child has received all age-appropriate screenings recommended by the AAP
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2026): “The parent will be notified to return the form to the child's physician to have the health report completed in its entirety”
Citation Apr 2, 2026 Inspection Food & feeding
Potentially hazardous food refrigerated 55 Pa. Code §3270.161(d)
At time of renewal inspection on 4/2/26, a lunch brought from a child's home was observed in the cubby in the Toddler B room and had potentially hazardous food such as fresh fruit and French toast requiring refrigeration.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2026): “The child's lunch was immediately placed in the refrigerator during the inspection.”
Citation Apr 22, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
During renewal inspection on 4/22/25, the hot water temperature in the Toddler B classroom measured at 119 degrees Fahrenheit and the hot water temperature in the Toddler C classroom measured at 116 degrees Fahrenheit, using a digital thermometer.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 8, 2025): “Maintenance was called during the inspection to turn down the hot water temperature.”
Citation Apr 22, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
During renewal inspection on 4/22/25, the refrigerators in the Pre-School C classroom and the Pre-K A classroom were not maintaining a temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or below.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 8, 2025): “The food was taken out of the refrigerators and placed in other refrigerators that were colder. Electrical outlets were reset during the inspection and the refrigerators began to get cold again.”
Citation Apr 22, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
During renewal inspection on 4/22/25, the file for child #1 and #2 had health reports that were more than 12 months old.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 25, 2025): “The parents will be contacted to provide updated health reports for the child files.”
Citation Apr 25, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
During walkthrough at renewal inspection, charging ports, that were not in use and not covered, were observed in the Toddler B and Pre-K B rooms and were accessible to children under 5 years of age.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2024): “Maintenance was contacted during the renewal inspection. The ports will be covered with flat plates, so they are not accessible to children.”
Citation Apr 25, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Toxic plants not permitted 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(d)
During walkthrough at renewal inspection, a Pothos plant was observed in the Pre-School C classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 25, 2024): “The Pothos plant was immediately removed from the classroom during the renewal inspection.”
Core safety Apr 12, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
Facility staff #1 did not have a completed FBI clearance on file within 45 days of hire as required.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 20, 2023): “Facility staff #1 will be removed from childcare duties until the required FBI clearance is obtained.”
Citation Apr 12, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During the onsite inspection on 5/18/2023, Certification Representative observed peeling paint on the outdoor railing and door.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 30, 2023): “The operator will repair and/or repaint all areas of peeling paint.”
Citation Apr 12, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
Facility staff #2 did not have the required pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 25, 2023): “Facility staff #2 will take the required pediatric first aid and cpr.”
Citation Apr 12, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
Facility staff #3 did not have the required pediatric first aid and cpr within 90 days of hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 20, 2023): “Facility staff #3 will obtain pediatric first aid and cpr.”
Citation Jul 1, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space 55 Pa. Code §3270.63
During an unannounced inspection on 7/1/2022, Certification Representative observed staff and children playing in an area on the side of the building that did not have fencing or barriers to restrict children from unsafe areas such as the parking lot and a nearby street.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2022): “Children will not be permitted to utilize any play space areas that do not restrict children from unsafe or hazardous areas,”
Core safety Jun 1, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
The FBI clearance in the record for facility staff #1 was dated 2/24/2017 and was over 60 months old.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 20, 2022): “The operator will complete a new FBI clearance for facility staff #1.”
Citation Jun 1, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Written record 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(9)
The written record for the fire drill log did not specify the hypothetical locations of each drill.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 20, 2022): “The operator will ensure that the hypothetical locations of each drill are specified on the fire drill log.”
Citation Jun 1, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Facility staff #2 did not Pediatric First-aid and CPR training within the first 90 days of hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 20, 2022): “Facility staff #2 will receive Pediatric First-aid and CPR and will not be left alone with children until the training is completed.”
Citation Jun 1, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
The agreement for facility child #1 did not specify the names of the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2022): “The operator will ensure that the names of the release individuals are included on the agreement form of facility child #1.”
Citation Jun 1, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The emergency contact form for facility child #2 did not list the addresses of all the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2022): “The operator will obtain the addresses of all release individuals on the emergency contact form of facility child #2.”
Citation Jun 1, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency master file updated 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(e)
The emergency contact forms for the children were not update in the classrooms where children were receiving care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 1, 2022): “The operator will update all emergency contact forms for children in all of the classrooms at least every 6 months as required.”
Core safety Mar 3, 2022 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
Restraints prohibited 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(e)
On 2/24/2022 facility staff #1 used physical technique of restricting facility child #1's movements and confining child on staff's lap by placing the staff's legs over the child's legs for approximately one minute while trying to soothe a child who was having a behavior outburst. The use of any restraint that is meant to restrict a child's movement is not permitted in a child care facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 4, 2022): “Facility staff #1 was temporarily removed from child care duties at the facility pending an investigation. The operator will ensure that no type of restraint that restricts a child's movement or confines a child will occur at the child care facility. The operator will meet with all staff to review…”

“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.

Complaint investigations and reported incidents

Violation found Mar 3, 2022 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.

Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.

Daily rates

Age group Full time, per day Part time, per day
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $63.00 $50.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $63.00 $50.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $62.00 $48.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $62.00 $48.00

The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.

About this center

Capacity 234 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Jun 12, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Mar 3, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Christian Life Center of the Assemblies
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 752-2823
State certificate # CER-00255388
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Common questions

Has Christian Life Academy of Early Learning had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 3 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Apr 12, 2023 (background checks): “Facility staff #1 did not have a completed FBI clearance on file within 45 days of hire as required.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Christian Life Academy of Early Learning?

Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Christian Life Academy of Early Learning’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Mar 3, 2026. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.

How does Christian Life Academy of Early Learning compare with other daycares in Bensalem?

It is #13 of 17 centers in Bensalem by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 56% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Christian Life Academy of Early Learning last inspected?

Apr 2, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Christian Life Academy of Early Learning cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $63.00 for young toddler, $63.00 for older toddler, $62.00 for preschool, $62.00 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Christian Life Academy of Early Learning?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Christian Life Center of the Assemblies.

Certified centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.

To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.

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